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Success is important only to the extent that it puts one in a position to do more things one likes read more
Success is important only to the extent that it puts one in a position to do more things one likes to do.
There could be no honor in a sure success, but much might be wrested from a sure defeat.
There could be no honor in a sure success, but much might be wrested from a sure defeat.
Thinking in words slows you down and actually decreases comprehension in much the same way as walking a tightrope too read more
Thinking in words slows you down and actually decreases comprehension in much the same way as walking a tightrope too slowly makes one lose one's balance.
Difficulty, my brethren, is the nurse of greatness --a harsh nurse, who roughly rocks her foster-children into strength and athletic read more
Difficulty, my brethren, is the nurse of greatness --a harsh nurse, who roughly rocks her foster-children into strength and athletic proportion.
Adversity is the diamond dust Heaven polishes its jewels with.
Adversity is the diamond dust Heaven polishes its jewels with.
I find it unusual that it is more socially acceptable to complain about what you have than it is to read more
I find it unusual that it is more socially acceptable to complain about what you have than it is to ask for what you want.
Wise people always think wisely and never otherwise !.
Wise people always think wisely and never otherwise !.
Every individual has a place to fill in the world, and is important, in some respect, whether he chooses to read more
Every individual has a place to fill in the world, and is important, in some respect, whether he chooses to be so or not.
A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you're in deep water.
A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you're in deep water.